What origin is the name Kelley?

Kelley comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Kelley a popular name?

Kelley is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Kelley?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Kelley — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Kelley

Q: Is Kelley a rare name?

Yes. Kelley does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kelley

Kelley

Unisex

irish

2 syllables

Kelley is an irish unisex name meaning "A unisex Irish name that translates to a warrior or a brave defender.".

Parents who choose Kelley pick a unisex name from the irish tradition, meaning "A unisex Irish name that translates to a warrior or a brave defender.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A unisex Irish name that translates to a warrior or a brave defender.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Kelley

Very rare in US records

What does Kelley mean?

Kelley is a unisex name of irish origin meaning "A unisex Irish name that translates to a warrior or a brave defender.".

Is Kelley a rare name?

Yes. Kelley does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Kelley

Liam Aiden Aidan Sean Declan Patrick

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Names with a similar meaning to Kelley

Kelley means "A unisex Irish name that translates to a warrior or a brave defender." — these names share that spirit.

Liam — "Strong-willed warrior and protector" (irish)
Alexander — "Defender of the people" (greek)
Andrew — "Manly; brave" (greek)
Owen — "Young warrior, noble" (welsh)
Wyatt — "Brave in war" (english)
Alexa — "Defender" (greek)

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Kelley

Meaning

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Quick answers about Kelley

What does Kelley mean?

Is Kelley a rare name?

Brother names that go with Kelley

Combine Kelley with another name

Names with a similar meaning to Kelley

Questions parents ask about Kelley

What does the name Kelley mean?

What origin is the name Kelley?

Is Kelley a popular name?

Is Kelley a rare name?

What are good brother names for Kelley?

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